Wenzel Distillery is having a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded facility that is “housed in a beautifully restored historic Packard Auto facility built in 1916.” The grand ceremony is at noon on Wednesday, July 30 at 412 Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky.
The new location is the first bourbon facility to operate in Covington since Prohibition.
Speakers at the event will include Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, MeetNKY CDME Julie Kirkpatrick, Kentucky Distillers Association Vice-President Coleen Thomas, Covington’s Mayor Ron Washington, and Wenzel Co-Founder Austin Dunbar.
The expanded Wenzel Distillery facility features
— A comprehensive bourbon experience including a new gift shop.
— Production distillery, bar, and event space.
— Capacity to produce approximately 700 barrels per year.
"This expansion represents not just our growth as a distillery, but our commitment to bringing bourbon production back to Covington. We’re honored to bring our distilling heritage back to our community and to contribute to Kentucky's rich bourbon legacy."
About Wenzel Distillery
(From the Distillery) Founded in 2022, Wenzel Distillery is an award-winning bourbon producer based in Covington, Kentucky. The distillery has quickly established itself as a notable contributor in craft bourbon production, earning recognition including 2025’s Best Finished Bourbon in the World by World Whiskies Awards. Wenzel is the first bourbon distillery to operate in Covington since before Prohibition and is featured on both the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the B-Line. The distillery is committed to producing exceptional bourbon while honoring Kentucky’s rich distilling heritage.
